Radiation Effects Engineering Lead – Space Electronics

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, invites a senior specialist to lead radiation-effects engineering for electronics used in space environments. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop automated workflows, and shape qualification strategies to ensure reliability from design through production.

The role emphasizes program deliverables, collaboration across functions, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence aerospace architectures.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in EE, Physics, CS, Nuclear Science or related field with 15+ years in radiation effects on electronics.
• Expert-level understanding of radiation effects on electronics and materials across techs.
• Experience with circuit analysis, mitigation, and radiation environment modeling tools.
• Experience with radiation test labs and electronics lab skills.
• Proficiency in Python, C, SQL and common web technologies; knowledge of I2C, SPI.
• Ability to lead technical projects autonomously from inception to completion.
• Strong documentation and communication for reviews and deliverables.
• U.S. citizen/national or eligible to work in the U.S.; travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership and mentorship on part performance and radiation environments.
• Drive automation and roadmaps for testing, analysis, and research.
• Architect Radiation Test Database systems for usable, traceable data.
• Engage with industry experts, customers, and publications on radiation trends.
• Translate mission parameters into environment definitions and requirements.
• Model and validate circuit performance under radiation; verify hardening techniques.
• Guide part selection, sourcing, and qualification status across lifecycles.
• Prepare control plans, test/reports, and design reviews for programs.

Skills

Radiation effects on electronics

Circuit analysis

Modeling & simulations

Python, C, SQL

Project leadership

Documentation & communication

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

IRENE

OMERE

SPENVIS

OLTARIS

CREME96

MCNP

FASTRAD

GEANT4

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, invites a senior specialist to lead radiation-effects engineering for electronics used in space environments. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop automated workflows, and shape qualification strategies to ensure reliability from design through production.

The role emphasizes program deliverables, collaboration across functions, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards, with opportunities to influence aerospace architectures.